SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 124
In Memory
of
John William Foster
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
to a close with the passing of John William Foster of Texarkana on
July 26, 2017, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Gertie Foster, "Jake" Foster
was born on July 29, 1921, in Blevins, Arkansas, where he
graduated from high school; with the onset of World War II, he
joined the United States Marines and proudly served his country
as a machine gunner in Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Tinian, and Saipan,
earning a Purple Heart for his valorous service; he went on to
enjoy a rewarding career with Midwest Dairy in Bowie County that
spanned three decades, and he later worked as an assistant
building superintendent for the First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Foster was ordained as a
deacon in 1966 and was a congregant of First Baptist Church
Texarkana; he further gave of his time and talents as a member of
the Evening Kiwanis Club, and he found fulfillment in working in
his yard, gardening, and assisting loved ones with building
projects; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foster was a devoted husband to his wife,
Janette, and over the course of their more than seven decades
together, the couple were blessed with a fine family that
included 2 daughters, Sherry and Debbie, a son-in-law, Blaine,
and 5 grandchildren, Steve, Mike, Brian, Staci, and Micah, as
well as 10 great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, 4
step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and 6
step-great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Jake Foster sought out ways
to help others, and although he will be deeply missed, he leaves
behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will continue to
inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of John William Foster and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
family and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Jake Foster.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate